Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Version 1.2.5
©2009 by Chevron Corporation
This document contains proprietary information of Chevron Corporation. Any use of this document
without express, prior, written permission from Chevron Corporation and/or its affiliates is prohibited.
MCBU – Lifting and Rigging Standard
Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose, Objectives and Scope......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Objectives .................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 2
3.0 Terms and Definitions ....................................................................................................... 3
4.0 Roles, Responsibilities and Training Requirements....................................................... 6
4.1 Initial Training ........................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Refresher Training ..................................................................................................... 6
5.0 Standard Instructions ....................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Documentation........................................................................................................... 8
5.2.1 Permit to Work................................................................................................. 8
5.2.2 Additional Work Permits ................................................................................. 8
5.2.3 Contractors ....................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Supervision of Lifting Operations ............................................................................. 8
5.4 Undertaking Lifting Operations................................................................................. 8
5.5 Safety in Crane Operations ........................................................................................ 9
5.5.1 Anti-Two Block ............................................................................................... 9
5.5.2 Boom Hi-Angle Limit (Boom Kick-out) ......................................................... 9
5.5.3 Weight Indicators............................................................................................. 9
5.5.4 Load Blocks ................................................................................................... 10
5.5.5 Confined Space .............................................................................................. 10
5.5.6 Unattended Control Stations .......................................................................... 10
5.5.7 Swing Brake (Mechanical Slew Locking Device) ......................................... 10
5.5.8 Bypass of Critical Protection Devices ........................................................... 10
5.5.9 Load Charts .................................................................................................... 11
5.5.10 Dynamic Shock Loading and Weather Effects .............................................. 11
5.5.11 Hand Signals .................................................................................................. 12
5.6 Pre-Use Inspection................................................................................................... 13
5.6.1 Stinger (Crane Extension Safety Sling (CESS), Pilot Sling, Crane Pennant) 14
5.6.2 Alternate Lifting Devices (Accessories) ........................................................ 14
5.6.3 Rigging Equipment ........................................................................................ 15
5.6.4 Cargo Carrying Units (CCU) ......................................................................... 17
5.6.5 Snagging Hazards for Open Top Containers ................................................. 18
5.6.6 Tubulars – Pre-Use Inspection (Drill Pipe Tubing) ....................................... 19
5.6.7 Casing Transfer and Pre-Use Inspection of Casing Hooks ............................ 21
5.6.8 Pallets Pre-Use Inspection ............................................................................. 22
5.6.9 Pallets Carriers Pre-Use Inspection ............................................................... 23
5.6.10 Hooks Pre-Use Inspection ............................................................................. 24
5.6.11 Eyebolts Pre-Use Inspection .......................................................................... 25
5.6.12 Tag Lines Pre-Use Inspection ........................................................................ 26
5.6.13 Chain Hoist Pre-Use Inspection ..................................................................... 28
5.6.14 Pad Eye Pre-Use Inspection ........................................................................... 30
5.6.15 Trolley Pre-Use Inspection ............................................................................ 30
5.6.16 Drum Lifters Pre-Use Inspection ................................................................... 31
5.6.17 Lifting Sling Sizing Pre-Use Inspection ........................................................ 32
5.6.18 Personnel Transfer by Basket ........................................................................ 32
List of Figures
Figure 1. Standard Crane Hand Signals......................................................................................... 13
Figure 2. Pre-Use Inspection Steps................................................................................................ 15
Figure 3. Synthetic (Web) Sling. ................................................................................................... 16
Figure 4. Open Top CCU - Pre-Use Inspection............................................................................. 18
Figure 5. Stackable Baskets- Pre-Use Inspection .......................................................................... 18
Figure 6. Offshore Tanks - Pre-Use Inspection (Chemicals, Oils, Fuels) ..................................... 19
Figure 7. Tubulars. ........................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 8. Tubulars Vee-Racking Example. ................................................................................... 20
Figure 9. Tubular Stacking Example ............................................................................................. 21
Figure 10. Tubulars ......................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 11. Casing Hooks. ................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 12. Pallet............................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 13. Pallet Carrier Example. .................................................................................................. 23
Figure 14. Pallet Carrier with Load ................................................................................................. 23
Figure 15. Hook ............................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 16. Hooks: Original Style (left), and New Style (right) ....................................................... 24
Figure 17. Parts of a Hook ............................................................................................................... 25
Figure 18. Straight-shank Eyebolt ................................................................................................... 25
Figure 19. Shoulder-type Eyebolt.................................................................................................... 26
Figure 20. Tag Line ......................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 21. Tag Line ......................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 22. Chain Hoist .................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 23. Chain .............................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 24. Beam Trolley.................................................................................................................. 31
Figure 25. Drum Lifters ................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 26. Hook ............................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 27. Personnel Basket ............................................................................................................ 34
Figure 28. Frog Personnel Transfer Capsule ................................................................................... 35
Figure 29. Work Baskets ................................................................................................................. 36
Figure 30. Sling Angles ................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 31. Correct and Incorrect Methods for Applying Wire Rope Clips ..................................... 51
List of Tables
Table 1. Terms and Definitions ...................................................................................................... 3
Table 2. Typical Crane Operations Stoppage............................................................................... 11
Table 3. Nominal Tubular Size, Weight and Length ................................................................... 19
Table 4. Drop-Forged Steel-Shoulder Type Eye Bolts ................................................................ 26
Table 5. Minimum Clearance Distances for Cranes Near Proximity to Overhead Power Lines . 38
1.2 Objectives
This standard establishes requirements for lifting and rigging.
NOTE: Each Global Upstream strategic business unit (SBU) or location may have
additional regulatory requirements.
1.3 Scope
This Lifting and Rigging Safe Work Practice (SWP) Standard covers work performed by
Chevron employees and their delegates and contractors within Chevron Global
Upstream Exploration and Production (GU) operational control.
This standard applies to mechanical lifting activities where lifting methods and rigging
shall meet these minimum requirements.
This standard does not address activities where forklift, mobile elevated work platform
(MEWP), manlift or other similar equipment might be used for lifting activities.
2.0 Requirements
1. Hazards associated with Lifting and Rigging shall be identified and mitigated prior to
beginning work.
2. Competent personnel must complete (i.e., develop lift plan as required) the steps needed to
properly and safely prepare the job site and equipment for the start of work.
3. Lifting and rigging equipment must be engineered and certified for current use and in good
working order as verified through pre-use inspections.
Note: The use of non-certified locally fabricated or modified lifting and rigging equipment
is prohibited.
4. Lifting and rigging equipment shall be used in accordance with the intended design
purposes and specified limits of the manufacturer and recognized and accepted good
industry practices and company standards.
5. Confirm weight of the object and establish the load’s center of gravity prior to beginning
the lift.
6. Establish clear pick-up and lay-down areas that are within the crane’s load lifting radius.
7. Ensure the load path from the beginning of the lift to the lay-down area is clear of
obstructions.
8. Rig loads appropriately and verify that loads are free of possible restraints (ice, sea
fastenings, hold-down bolts, etc.), debris and obstructions.
9. Place load in designated lay-down area and remove rigging equipment after load is
securely in place and free of support from the crane.
Term Definition
Anti-Two Block (Dead A protection device designed to stop a hoist block and/or load from
Heading Limit Switch) being hoisted into contact with the boom tip. A properly working
anti-two block will prevent putting sufficient stress on the wire rope
that it is either cut or stressed to the point that the line separates and
the load falls.
Blind Lift This is any lift where the Qualified Crane Operator does not have
direct line of sight with all or part of the object being moved.
Certified The condition or state when lifting and rigging equipment has been
inspected and has been found to be in compliance with the
manufacturer’s design and specifications, and found to be in
satisfactory condition and operation, and function according to the
requirements within this standard, and applicable industry standards
and regulatory requirements.
Certification As used in this document, the process that gives evidence to the
lifting and rigging equipment having been designed, manufactured,
inspected and found to be in compliance and in satisfactory
condition, operation and function according to the requirements
within this standard and applicable industry standards and
regulatory requirements.
Complicated Lifts Complicated lifts are difficult because of the nature of the load, e.g.,
awkward shape, offset or high centre of gravity, fragile, containing
liquids, no lifting attachments/difficult to sling, etc. The actual
lifting operation/handling of the lift may also be difficult, e.g., it
may require rotation or being cross-hauled involving two or more
sets of rigging and/or tandem lifting with cranes.
Complex Lifts A lift with additional hazards, for example, extremely heavy loads,
confined spaces, restricted headroom, lifting over unprotected plant
or equipment, lifting subsea, lifts involving divers, lifts involving
floating cranes, etc. Included in this definition are lifting operations
or conditions which would merit additional engineering input.
Construction Work Work involving construction, alteration and/or repair. This includes
painting, decorating, the repair of existing facilities and replacement
of structures and their components.
Cranes Lifting devices used for the lifting, lowering and horizontal
movement of a load with a hoisting mechanism. Cranes can be fixed
or mobile and can be powered or manually driven.
Critical or Non-Routine A lift that has been identified as: a blind, complicated or complex
Lifts lift; a heavy lift; a lift involving man riding work baskets; and/or a
lift so named by management or the Crane Operator due to the
uniqueness of the lift.
Term Definition
Heavy Lift Any lift that is greater than 75 percent of the rated capacity (per load
chart) of the crane or hoist used for a specific lifting activity.
Hoist A hoist (including pneumatic-powered lifting equipment, lever
hoists) is a chain or electric lifting device, usually attached to a
trolley, which travels along a monorail or bridge crane. A hoist may
also be a chain or electric lifting device that is affixed to a stationary
point.
Inspection An organized examination or formal evaluation exercise where the
results are compared to specified requirements and standards for
determining whether equipment is in line with these targets. An
inspection consists of:
• A recognized procedure
• Defined frequency and testing
• Documentation of tests and inspections
• Deficiencies in need of correction are identified
Load block-lower: The assembly of hook or shackle, swivel, sheaves, pins, and frame
suspended by the hoisting ropes.
Load block-upper: The assembly of shackle, swivel, sheaves, pins, and frame
suspended from the boom point
Load Chart A table that summarizes the crane static, dynamic, and personnel
handling load capacities at various boom angles, radii, and reeving
configurations. The load chart will include boom length, cable size,
and weight of block, crane model, and serial number.
Locally Fabricated Lifting and rigging equipment that has been fabricated, constructed,
or altered outside of the original manufacturer’s design and
certification processes.
Locally Modified Lifting and rigging equipment that has been fabricated, constructed,
or altered outside of the original manufacturer’s design and
certification processes.
Maintenance Work Activities involved in keeping a structure, fixture and/or foundation
in proper condition in a routine/scheduled fashion. Maintenance
includes keeping equipment working in its existing state (preventing
failure or decline).
Outriggers The extendable (or fixed) metal arms attached to the crane mounting
base which rest on supports on the outer end. Proper operations and
use of outriggers as per the manufacturer, along with adequate
support, will level and stabilize the crane.
Passenger Pickup Truck Typically a purpose built crane of rated capacity of 3200 pounds
Mounted Crane (1450 kgs) or less that is permanently mounted on a passenger
pickup truck. Note: the lifting capacity of a pickup truck mounted
crane is limited by the lowest capacity of any of the components;
and the lifting configuration and load charts.
Qualified Crane Inspector An individual with training and experienced person who has
demonstrated proficiency in the skills and abilities necessary to
operate, inspect, maintain, and repair cranes.
Qualified Crane Operator An individual with training and experience who has successfully
4 MCBU Version 1.2.5 Reviewed December 2011
Printed 20 April 2012. Uncontrolled when printed.
MCBU LR Standard2012.docx
MCBU – Lifting and Rigging Standard
Term Definition
completed an appropriate rigging and qualified crane operator crane
skills training course. The qualified crane operator shall hold a
qualification card for the type and capacity of crane that they are
operating.
Qualified Rigger An individual with training and experienced that has successfully
completed an appropriate rigging training course and a rigger skills
training course.
Qualified Rigging and An individual, with documented training and experience that has
Lifting Inspector demonstrated proficiency in the skills and abilities necessary to
inspect and certify lifting and rigging equipment.
Rigging Rigging refers to two things: the process of safely moving loads with
slings, hoists, jacks, and other types of lifting equipment and the
equipment used to lift and move these loads.
Routine Lifts Routine lifts are uncomplicated lifts that are performed on a regular
basis using fixed, dedicated lifting equipment. Essentially, this type
of lift consists of normal crane operations within the installation and
to or from supply vessels.
Simple Lifts Simple lifts involve the use of basic hoisting equipment for a lifting
operation that does not require specialist rigging skills. This would
involve direct lifting using certified lifting equipment suspended
from dedicated lifting points such as padeyes or runway beams, e.g.,
an electrician using portable lifting gear slung from a dedicated pad
eye to lift a motor with specified lifting points.
Safety Factor The ratio of a failure-producing load to the maximum safe stress a
material can carry. To calculate the safety factor, divide the breaking
strength by the safe working load.
Safe Working Load The safe working load (SWL) is the maximum load that may be
imposed on a piece of lifting equipment. The actual load must not
exceed the SWL.
Signalman (Dog-man or A Qualified Rigger designated by the Work Team Leader to guide
Banksman) the lifting appliance operator using either hand signals or two-way
radio.
Sling The piece of equipment used to connect the load to the main hook or
stinger.
Stinger/Single Leg A single single-leg wire rope sling equipped with a hook fitted with
Sling/Crane Pennant a safety latch and a master link the other end. It is used to keep the
main hoist load block or auxiliary hoist headache ball from coming
in contact with personnel.
Tag Line A length of rope attached to the load that is used by the qualified
riggers to aid in the control of the load.
Two-Blocking (Dead Occurs when the load block or auxiliary line ball is pulled up into
Heading) the boom tip sheaves. The most common occurrence is when a
hydraulic boom is extended without lowering the hoist line. This can
also occur when the load block is positioned near the boom tip
sheaves and the boom is lowered without lowering the load block.
5.2 Documentation
5.2.3 Contractors
Contractors shall use the MCBU’s procedures unless they have been cleared by the SBU
(usually through the CHESM process) to use their own procedure(s).
4. Ensure slings of equal length are used, placed to ensure balance and correctly choked on
tubulars.
5. Ensure shackle bolts are tight and adequately secured and locked.
6. Confirm the weight of any particular load or bundle.
7. Ensure the hook is positioned above the load’s center of gravity (if known).
8. Ensure that a clear and effective communication system is employed and understood by
personnel involved with the lifting operation.
9. Ensure there is adequate lighting in the pick-up and lay-down areas and unobstructed
access ways and escape routes exist.
10. Ensure that the pick-up and lay-down areas are within the crane radius for the load being
lifted.
11. Ensure that the load does not pass over personnel.
12. Ensure that any restraints to the lift are removed (e.g., hold-down bolts, sea fastenings,
etc.).
13. Ensure that only one Cargo Carrying Unit is lifted at any one time.
14. Prior to the use of a mobile crane, the ground condition must be known and suitable for the
intended lifting operation. The location of underground services must also be verified.
In addition, a written JSA is required before performing a lift with critical protection
devices in bypass mode. See the GU - Bypassing Critical Protections Standard for
further requirements.
Seas meet or exceed 12 feet (3.7 meters) (wave All dynamic crane operations
height, may be double the average sea height)
Winds meet or exceed 35 mph (56.3 kph) (wind All crane operations, static and
gusts, may be double to average wind speed) dynamic
In some cases there may be a need for special signals not covered in the signal charts. In
these cases, the special signals used MUST BE AGREED UPON IN ADVANCE BY
THE QUALIFIED CRANE OPERATOR AND THE SIGNALMAN. These special
signals must not be confused in any way with the standard hand signals.
Each crane (excluding out-of-service cranes) will be operated at least once per month.
This will include operation of all crane functions and testing of each safety device
(Appendix B: Monthly Crane Inspection Checklist). This requirement will help extend
component life and, because of regular lubrication, will help prevent sticking of other
components.
5.6.1 Stinger (Crane Extension Safety Sling (CESS), Pilot Sling, Crane
Pennant)
A stinger should be used to keep the main hoist load block or auxiliary hoist headache
ball from coming into contact with workers handling the load.
For those cases where the use of a stinger is not practical (such as heavy lifts), special
precautions should be taken to protect rigging personnel.
Slings will be removed from the stinger or crane hook before performing any rigging
procedure on the deck of a vessel.
Ensure the correct type of shackle bolt or pin is fitted. A common problem exists
where high-grade shackle pins are replaced with standard bolts that are not capable
of taking the load.
Check that the sling set is correctly fitted, e.g., no twists in the legs.
Check that the appropriate securing arrangements are installed (split pins, wire
mousing, etc.). The preferred style of shackle is the bow or anchor type fitted with a
safety pin that is, bolt, nut and split pin.
NOTE: The integrity of slings used in the handling of tubulars may be compromised once
the U-bolt is released. The immediate inspection of slings after they are used for this
purpose is recommended. Consider implementing a policy requiring the destruction of all
slings once the U-bolt clamp has been released at the end of the transportation phase.
Ensure the fiber belt of the synthetic (web) sling is of uniform thickness and width
and not worn or elongated beyond the amount recommended by the manufacturer.
The following is a brief guide for using a webbed sling:
Stackable baskets are designed for stacking 2 high (maximum) on site or for storage at
warehouse facilities or drilling rigs. The stacking of baskets shall be prohibited on all
marine vessels.
Where there is a risk of lifting arrangements snagging the cargo, use suitable material to
cover the cargo, including cargo nets, tarpaulins, and grating.
When loading CCUs onto trucks ensure that all Master links on the lifting equipment
hang over the same side of the truck. This minimizes risk of personnel from falling from
the truck.
Tubulars must always be slung with two slings, each of the same length and of the same
SWL.
Slings must be placed at equal distance (approximately 25 percent) from the ends of the
load. They must be double wrapped and choked around the tubular.
Figure 7. Tubulars
This picture illustrates double wrapping and securing of hold on the pipe bundle.
The number of tubes in each bundle should be such that the middle tubes are gripped and
will not slip out of the bundle.
Tubulars over 5.5 inches (14 cm) in diameter must be bundled in ‘odd’ numbers.
Vee-Racks can be used to tight-pack bundles of pipes for safe lifting. Tubulars should be of similar
diameter and length when bundling. As illustrated in Figure 9 the slings shall be equally distant from the
ends so as to have even distribution of weight to the slings. Thread protectors and end caps must be
secure so as to avoid falling objects when tubulars are lifted.
Tubular packing can be accomplished by other means different than using a Vee-Rack. The pictures
above illustrate another packing technique (stacking) for safe transport of tubulars. Use manufacturer
and supplier and Materials Handling SME recommendations to determine safe packing configurations to
use.
NOTE: The use of any casing hook or other similarly designed clamp that works on the
principle of using gravity and friction to hold onto the load should be discouraged
wherever there is risk of bumping the load or having dynamic forces causing sudden
vertical or horizontal movement. These lifting hazards can have the effect of reducing
the downward force of the load mass, thus unloading the friction mechanism of the hook
or clamp and possibly resulting in a dropped load. This would include conditions such as
tight spacing for lift maneuvers, marine applications and higher wind scenarios.
The Qualified Rigger is responsible for ensuring the safety latch is in good working
condition prior to use.
Figure 16. Hooks: Original Style (left), and New Style (right)
NOTE: This type of ‘Crosby Shur-loc' hook has a design problem. If a load jumps and
causes the hook to double back and strike the sling ferrule, the safety catch can open
allowing the load to drop.
Catches of this type should be changed for the modified type that has protective ‘ears’
on each side of the release to prevent accidental opening.
The Qualified Rigger should inspect the hooks for wear and damage before each use.
Two main things to look for are:
1. Spreading of the throat opening
To check for spreading, the size of the throat is measured with a ruler. If the measurement
is more than 5 percent greater than the nominal size as stated in the manufacturers’ manual,
the hook shall be scrapped. Any elongation of the eye is cause for scrapping the hook.
2. Cracking
Cracking usually occurs along the inside of the shank close to the bend. If any sign of
cracks are found, the hook must be scrapped.
Straight shank eyebolts can be used ONLY for straight vertical lifts, the direction of
force must be directly in line with the shank of the eyebolt.
Shoulder-type eyebolts may be used either for straight lifts or angled lifts of up to 45
degrees from the shank.
NOTE: Shoulder-type eyebolts may bend if they are mounted improperly.
7/8 2.2 7,200 3,266 3,960 1,796 2,620 1,188 1,800 816
1 2.5 10,000 4,536 5,600 2,540 3,500 1,588 2,500 1,134
1½ 3.8 21,400 9,707 11,770 5,339 7,490 3,397 5,350 2,427
In cases where a tag line may not be considered a safe option, the situation shall be
discussed and included on a JSA and in a pre job safety meeting.
Tag lines shall be free of any knots, splices, or loops, except for attaching to load.
5.6.12.1 Hazards
Additional hazards associated with the use of tag lines include the following:
MCBU Version 1.2.5 Reviewed December 2011 27
Printed 20 April 2012. Uncontrolled when printed.
MCBU LR Standard2012.docx
MCBU – Lifting and Rigging Standard
• Potential injuries from dropped objects as a result of the personnel handling cargo
having to work closer to suspended loads than would normally be the case.
• Potential injuries from slips, trips and falls associated with distracted personnel.
• Potential injuries resulting from the personnel handling cargo being dragged across the
handling area because of a heavy load rotating in an uncontrolled manner and/or the tag
line becoming entangled in limbs or clothing.
• Potential injuries resulting from tag lines being secured to adjacent fixed structures
parting and whipping back as a result of a heavy load rotating in an uncontrolled
manner.
5.6.12.2 Do’s
• Make sure that at all times the personnel handling tag lines work at a horizontal
distance from the load equivalent to its height above the handling area, maintaining an
angle between the line and the horizontal of not more than 45 degrees.
• Keep all sections of the line, including slack, in front of the body, between the handler
and the load.
• Ensure that when two or more persons are handling the same line, ALL of them must
work on the same side of the line. Any slack must be kept in front of the group.
• Hold the tag line in such a manner that it can be quickly and totally released.
• Take extra care when using tag lines while wearing gloves to ensure that the line does
not become entangled with the glove.
5.6.12.3 Don’ts
• Don’t secure or attach tag line in any manner to adjacent structures or equipment. This
includes the practice of making a “round turn” on stanchions or similar structures and
surging the line to control the load.
• Don’t loop tag line around wrists, or other parts of the body.
• Don’t retrieve taglines by going under load.
Pre-use inspection of chain slings intended for lifting activities shall include the
following:
• The inspection shall be conducted before each use by a Qualified Rigger or other
competent person qualified to complete an inspection of the chain sling and associated
components;
• The chain sling shall be confirmed as suitable for the specific lifting activities sited in
the lift plan and JSA/HA and have legible identifying marks and/or certification ; and
• The chain inspection shall confirm that the following are satisfactory before use:
6. Wheel bearings
7. Wheels
Particular attention shall be paid to the condition of the beam stops at either end of any
beam prior to use. Ensure that they are in good condition and securely fixed.
• Boom hoist pawl (when crane design requires device): Located on Lattice Boom
Cranes to prevent unintentional lowering of the boom in mechanical crane design
applications.
• Emergency load lowering kit: Available on the platform.
NOTE: Only trained personnel will perform ‘Emergency Load Lowering Procedure’.
• Integrally mounted counter balance valve: A holding device for hydraulic boom
cylinders on box boom cranes.
• Hooks on headache balls or blocks: Will be of a type that can be closed and locked.
(See - API Spec 2C)
7. Post warning decals, labels, or signs on cranes and similar equipment regarding the 10-foot
(3 meters) minimum clearance.
8. Ensure that when equipment is working near the proximity of overhead lines a ‘”spotter(s)”
is dedicated to observing for safe working clearances around all overhead lines. The spotter
shall be able to communicate directly with the Crane Operator.
NOTE: The communication system used between the spotter and crane operator shall be
tested and proved reliable and clear on site before any lift near the proximity of overhead
lines. The communications channel used by the spotter shall be dedicated and where the
crane operator is able to receive the signals from the spotter hands free.
9. Use warning cones as visible indicators of the 3 meters (10-foot) safety zone when
working near the proximity of overhead power lines.
NOTE: “Working near the proximity” is defined as working within a distance from any
overhead power lines, which are less than combined length of the lifting device, the
associated load length, and the required minimum clearance distance (as define in item 1).
Required Clearance from Crane Pivot Point = Lift Equipment Height + Load Length
+ At Least 10 feet (3 meters).
Table 5. Minimum Clearance Distances for Cranes Near Proximity to Overhead Power
Lines
NOTE: If a stinger is used to transfer personnel, both hooks (i.e., headache ball/block
and stinger) will be of a type that can be closed and locked.
Personnel baskets that are used to transfer people to and from rigs, platforms, and boats
will be of a design and in a condition suitable for the intended purpose per API RP 2D.
Each personnel basket will contain a stainless steel certification tag provided by the
manufacturer. The certification tag should specify the “Owner’s” name, description,
pertinent working load limits, size and length of the sling, the supplier's name, and
proof test certification number and date.
The service life of personnel baskets shall be verified during the routine monthly
inspections. All personnel baskets shall be inspected and removed from service as per
manufacturer’s recommendations. However, any personnel basket found to be in service
for five years or longer (from certification date) at time of inspection shall be replaced.
A tag line shall be used on all personnel transfer baskets. The tag line should be attached
to the bottom center of the basket and shall be free of any knots, loops, or splices.
Qualified Crane Operators shall ensure that Qualified Riggers do not get beneath the
basket to retrieve the tag line. If necessary, hooks or other devices should be used.
All personnel being transported on a personnel basket are required to wear a personal
flotation device (PFD) approved for such transfers and position themselves in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. No cargo other than personal luggage
or small tool bags/boxes will be carried in personnel baskets. To avoid unexpected shifts
during the lift, luggage will be positioned in the centre of the basket, not stacked.
Personnel baskets should not be on a platform unless the platform crane is classified for
personnel handling. The crane load charts will include capacity rating for personnel lifts.
It is the responsibility of the Qualified Crane Operator and the Qualified Rigger
specifically to ensure that the personnel basket is in serviceable condition before use. At
a minimum, the following conditions should be looked for: frayed or broken nylon
ropes, worn or kinked cables, and dry-rotted canvas mat in center. See also Section
5.6.20.
It is the responsibility of any Chevron employee hiring a third-party Qualified Crane
Operator that will perform personnel transfers to ensure that the person is a Qualified
Crane Operator and is experienced with personnel lifts.
The worksite shall communicate this information to the aircraft in a timely manner.
After finishing the lift, the crane’s boom shall be retracted and the crane shut down
so there shall be no interference with flight operations. The Qualified Crane Operator
shall not be at the control station during helicopter landing, take-off, or while a
helicopter is running (except for Subsea lifts, if the crane boom does not encroach
into the helideck or approach areas of the helideck).
5.7.6 Communication
Before a lift is made, the Lift team shall discuss and document, where necessary, the
circumstances of the lift. The Qualified Crane Operator will obtain all pertinent
information before the lift begins. The Qualified Crane Operator is responsible for the
safe operation of the crane and has the authority to refuse to make any lift.
5.8.1 Inspections
Each mobile crane must be inspected by a competent person for mechanical defects
upon its arrival, again before its use on the site, and monthly thereafter. A Safety
Inspection Checklist for Construction Equipment must be completed and retained in the
maintenance records. The operator must perform a daily inspection and must document
the findings prior to the crane’s use on each shift.
It is recommended that the equipment be load-tested only in accordance with the
manufacturer specifications and limitations and local regulations.
No modifications or alterations that affect the capacity or safe operation of the
equipment can be made without written approval from the manufacturer.
• Copies of the manufacturer operator’s manual for each make and model machine must
be in the cab of the crane. The manufacturer specifications and limitations must be
followed.
• Attachments used with cranes must not exceed the capacity of rating or scope
recommended by the crane manufacturer.
• Workers must not ride the headache ball, the hook, or the load being handled by the
crane. All operations involving the use of suspended personnel baskets or platforms
must comply with the requirements specified in this chapter. The crane must be
equipped with an anti-two-blocking device.
• Only one load may be hoisted at a time. Two or more separately rigged loads must not
be hoisted in one lift, even if the combined loads are within the rated capacity.
The lines are de-energized and are grounded at the point of work
Insulating barriers that are not part of the equipment are erected
All lines must be considered energized unless the owner of the lines indicates in
writing that they are not energized and that the lines are grounded at the point of
operation
• A wind-velocity indicating device must be mounted at or near the top of the crane
A velocity readout must be provided at the operator's station in the cab, and a visible or
audible alarm must be triggered in the cab and at remote control stations when a preset
wind velocity is exceeded.
• Regular inspections and maintenance
Regular inspections and maintenance of the cranes must be conducted and performed in
accordance with the manufacturer specifications and ANSI standards. Maintaining the
tower crane in good working condition must be of the utmost consideration to eliminate
unnecessary downtime and to prevent possible incidents. Inspection and maintenance
documentation must be available and must be checked regularly.
• Trained, experienced and qualified Crane Operator
The Crane Operator must be trained, experienced, and qualified for operation of the
specific make and model of tower crane being operated. The Operator must have prior
tower crane experience because of the dissimilarity between tower cranes and other types
of equipment. Documentation of operator qualifications must be provided.
When planning a helicopter lift on a work site, the manager or supervisor in charge of
the activity must provide a specific lift plan, along with a flight plan by the certified pilot
for each job. The plan must be written to comply with any applicable regulations with
the local regulatory authority relating to rigging equipment for material handling.
A job could consist of one or more lifts. A job plan and a lift plan must be written for
each lift. However, if the lift plan specifies multiple lifts during a regularly scheduled
workday, one lift plan is sufficient. The criteria of the lift plan must be used for each lift
and a safety briefing must take place prior to each lift. At each briefing the roles of the
supervisor, pilot, and ground personnel must be reviewed.
The pilot of the helicopter that is hoisting materials or equipment must be trained and
competent to fly an externally loaded helicopter.
The pilot must be in charge of the hoisting operation when determining the size and
weight of loads to be hoisted and the method by which they are attached to the
helicopter.
Site management personnel, along with the pilot, determine if weather conditions
warrant making a lift, continuing with a lift, or aborting the lift. Under no
circumstances will a lift be made during threatening weather, especially where
lightning or hail is expected.
Lifts must be made during daylight hours. Any deviations must be approved by the
Chevron person in charge.
Ground personnel, including the signal person for a helicopter being used to hoist
materials or equipment, must be competent in their roles.
The relevant supervisor must take precautions against hazards caused by helicopter
rotor downwash.
Safety meetings must be held with workers as often as is deemed necessary to ensure
good communication.
5.10.1.1 Inspections
All Personnel hoists must be:
5.10.1.2 Operations
The following must be conspicuously posted at the operator's station for the hoist (or
on the car frame or crosshead):
Personnel hoist way doors must be no less than 6.5 feet (2 m) high. Solid doors, where
used, must be provided with a vision panel opening, with a width that does not exceed
6 inches (15 cm) and an area that does not exceed 80 in2 (516 cm2) that is covered
with expanded metal.
Landing doors must be provided that may be locked mechanically so that they cannot
be opened from the landing side. These locks must be of a type that may be released
only by a person in the car.
For hoists located outside of structures, the enclosures on the building side of the hoist
way must be full height or a minimum of 10 ft (3 m) at each floor landing.
5.11 Rigging
5.11.2 Slings
Man-made and fiber ropes may only be used during a lift in a “Tag-Line”
application. No tension over and above a manual handling application shall be
applied. Further guidance in the use of tag-lines can be found in section 5.6.12.
The correct and incorrect methods for applying wire rope clips are shown in Figure 31,
below.
Note: It is prohibited to field modify or create slings by using wire rope clips. Slings
shall be manufactured and certified.
50 MCBU Version 1.2.5 Reviewed December 2011
Printed 20 April 2012. Uncontrolled when printed.
MCBU LR Standard2012.docx
MCBU – Lifting and Rigging Standard
Figure 31. Correct and Incorrect Methods for Applying Wire Rope Clips
If the identification tag is missing, the sling will not be used, until recertified by a
third-party.
Defect Description
Corrosion Any development of slight corrosion should be noted and watched closely.
Severe corrosion is cause for replacement.
Broken wires Six randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay, or three broken
wires in one strand in one rope lay, are cause for replacement.
In standing ropes, more than two broken wires in one lay in areas beyond
end connections, or more than one broken wire at an end connection, are
cause for replacement.
In running ropes, six randomly distributed broken wires in one lay or three
broken wires in one strand in one lay are cause for replacement.
End Development of broken wires in the vicinity of attachments is cause for
attachments replacement. If this condition is localized in an operating rope, and the
section in question can be eliminated by making a new attachment, this
may be done rather than replacing the entire rope.
Abrasion Abrasion, scrubbing, flattening, or peening, causing the loss of more than
one-third of the original diameter of the outside wires, is cause for
replacement.
Kinking Severe kinking, crushing, bird-caging, or other damage resulting in
distortion of the rope structure is cause for replacement.
Heat Evidence of heat damage resulting from contact with a torch, or any
damage caused by contact with electrical wires is cause for replacement.
Reduction from the normal rope diameter of more than the following amounts is
cause for replacement:
1/64 in (0.04 cm) for diameters up to and including 5/16 in (0.8 cm)
1/32 in (0.08 cm) for diameters from 3/8 (0.95 cm) in up to and including 1/2 in (1.27
cm)
3/64 in (0.12 cm) for diameters from 9/16 in (1.4 cm) up to and including 3/4 in (2.22
cm to 2.86 cm)
1/16 in (0.16 cm) for diameters from 7/8–1-1/8 in (2.22–2.86 cm)
3/32 in (0.24 cm) for diameters from 1.25–1.5 in (3.18–3.81 cm)
Never use the guardrail or handrail as an anchor point for lifting or supporting a load
(i.e., sling storage), or as an anchor point for fall protection gear. (Light lifesaving
devices, such as buoys and floats, as well as ESD stations may be mounted to
guardrails.)
5.13 Do’s and Don’ts for Various Components and Load Types
5.13.1.1 Hooks
Hooks should be visually inspected for cracks, corrosion, bends or twists, wear,
general damage, and missing or corroded pins and bolts. Hooks that have been
opened more than 5 percent of their nominal throat opening or twisted more than 10º
from the plane of the unbent hook shall be replaced. No paint should be on the hook.
MCBU Version 1.2.5 Reviewed December 2011 53
Printed 20 April 2012. Uncontrolled when printed.
MCBU LR Standard2012.docx
MCBU – Lifting and Rigging Standard
All hooks, excluding choker hooks, should have functional safety latches. The latch
must be completely ;closed when in use. Hooks used in Personnel Transfer
operations must have a functional safety latch with a positive locking device (i.e., a
lock pin). See also Section 5.6.10.
5.13.1.2 Shackles
Only stainless and forged alloy shackles shall be used. All shackles must have their
rated capacity clearly embossed.
Before making a lift, the shackles used in lifting must be visually inspected by:
5.13.2 Padeyes
All padeyes will be of an engineered design to ensure their suitability for intended load
and service.
Padeyes should be visually inspected before making a lift. They should be checked for
bent, crushed, bulged, or otherwise deformed material. In addition, they should also be
inspected for cracks, excessive rust, wrinkled paint, and indications that the padeye has
been modified. To prevent point load stress failures during lift operations, all padeyes
must be smooth in the direction of the lift. If any of the above conditions are exhibited,
careful consideration should be given to replacement of the padeye. See also Section
5.6.16.
5.13.3 Grating
Grating will be shipped from the shore base in grating racks rigged for a single-point
hook-up. For infield grating, handling no more than three sheets of grating will be
allowed at one time. Handling any more than three sheets at one time will require using
a grating rack.
Slings used for grating handling must be adequately protected. Synthetic slings can be
purchased with sling protectors. All sharp or abrasive edges (top and bottom) of the load
being lifted must be padded to protect the slings from cuts or abrasions.
All mandatory rigging practices will be followed and include a pre-use inspection of
slings (sling condition, load rating of slings, etc.). When using multi-legged slings, the
sling angle needs to be taken into consideration for determining the lifting capacity of
the slings. Slings will be inspected after each lift to ensure that they were not damaged
(cuts, abrasions, etc.) during the previous lift.
5.13.4 I-Beams
I-beams will be shipped from the shore base pre-rigged for a single-point hookup (e.g.,
containerized racks). Padeyes can be welded, not tacked, to the I-beam for use with
slings. For infield moves of I-beams synthetic slings adequately sized may be used,
provided that the slings are padded at the top and bottom of the load to protect them
from cuts and abrasion. The synthetic slings must be of appropriate working load limits
and of adequate length to provide a safe working angle. Wire rope slings may be used as
long as padeyes are welded, not tacked, to the I-beams.
5.13.6 Eyebolts
Eyebolts must be carefully inspected before each lift by checking for wear or damage,
cracks, bending, elongation or other deformities, and damage or dirty threads. In
addition, eyebolts should also be checked for receiving holes and evidence of grinding,
cutting, machining, or other alterations. Eyebolts that exhibit any of the above conditions
must be removed from service and discarded. See also Section 5.6.11.
6.0 Records
6.1 Required Records
The following records will be kept:
• Copies of permits and associated documentation (including records of inspection,
maintenance, hazard analysis and competencies) shall be maintained in accordance
with the MCBU Permit to Work SWP Standard.
7.0 References
The following is a complete list of the documents referenced by this standard: